Chapter 37: The Wanwu Pavilion's Myriad Martial Arts

Chapter 37: The Wanwu Pavilion's Myriad Martial Arts

Time passed, and no major events occurred within the Huntian Sect.

With the Hidden Dragon Secret Realm’s opening imminent, all the prodigies were immersed in rigorous cultivation, striving to elevate their strength to greater heights before its commencement. Their goal was to compete against other prodigies within the realm and seize more and better opportunities.

Juejian Peak.

For five consecutive days, Chen Feng spent the majority of his time refining his Force.

His motionless body trembled slightly, emitting a muffled sound as an invisible aura repelled the surrounding air, sending ripples outward.

His closed eyes snapped open, gleaming with a sword-like sharpness.

As Chen Feng rose to his feet, a series of cracking sounds echoed from his body.

"The Huntian Sword Force from the fourth refinement is incredibly powerful..." Chen Feng couldn’t help but marvel inwardly.

With his current strength, defeating the third-ranked expert on the Hidden Dragon Ranking in the Huntian Battle Tower would be no issue at all.

"The second refinement consumed ten Blood Coagulation True Pills, the third refinement took twenty, and the fourth refinement required forty. As for the fifth refinement..."

For a moment, Chen Feng was left speechless.

The sheer consumption was staggering.

Once again, he felt grateful for his fortune—spared from the need to scramble for resources and waste precious time, which would have left him lagging behind others.

Had his master not taken him in as a disciple and provided abundant cultivation resources, he likely would have been killed by Ye Yunqi long ago.

"The second stage of the Huntian Sword Body grants me even more vigorous qi and blood, allowing me to extract greater amounts of Force with each refinement and temper the Huntian Sword Force more efficiently."

"Moreover, with the aid of the Divine Talisman Of Creation, I can swiftly refine Blood Coagulation True Pills to replenish my expended energy..."

"However, the Divine Talisman Of Creation cannot assist me in refining Force. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have taken five whole days to complete the fourth refinement."

As he pondered, Chen Feng’s thoughts expanded, sparking flashes of insight.

"In terms of sword techniques, I have the Wind Shadow Sword Technique and the Juejian Thirteen Swords. But given my comprehension, I could easily master a few more sword techniques. This would not only broaden my arsenal but also allow me to draw parallels and cross-reference insights. Additionally, I need to cultivate a higher-grade movement or footwork technique..."

Chen Feng continuously analyzed his shortcomings and how to address them.

Rising to his feet, he left his pavilion and sought out his master, Wang Yuandao, to explain his intentions.

"The sect possesses a Wanwu Pavilion, housing countless martial arts. As a True Disciple, you may freely select any martial arts below the top-grade. However, if you wish to acquire top-grade martial arts, you’ll need to expend Contribution Points," Wang Yuandao explained with a nod.

"Master, does the Wanwu Pavilion contain supreme-grade martial arts?" Chen Feng asked curiously.

"Our Huntian Sect has stood for nearly thirty thousand years. Each generation has produced countless prodigies who created innumerable martial arts. Naturally, there are some supreme-grade martial arts among them," Wang Yuandao replied with a smile. "However, only Quasi-Sect Heirs can exchange Contribution Points for supreme-grade martial arts, and only the Sect Heir may freely cultivate them."

Chen Feng was stunned.

Once again, he felt profoundly fortunate.

Despite being merely a True Disciple, he had already mastered a supreme-grade martial art.

"Our Huntian Sect's Three Palaces, Nine Halls, and Seventy-Two Peaks each possess their own supreme-grade martial arts. Additionally, the Wanwu Pavilion holds three more supreme-grade martial arts," Wang Yuandao continued. "The Juejian Thirteen Swords are profound and unfathomable, enough for you to meticulously comprehend and cultivate. Therefore, there’s no need to forcibly seek other supreme-grade martial arts in the short term."

"Your master knows your exceptional talent and wisdom, but remember the principle: 'Grasp all, lose all.' Go now and select the martial arts suitable for your cultivation in the Wanwu Pavilion."

After bowing respectfully to Wang Yuandao, Chen Feng immediately withdrew and sought out Yang Tao, requesting him to escort him to the Wanwu Pavilion.

The Huntian Sect was vast beyond measure, with countless mountains and Floating Islands, presenting a magnificent and grand sight. However, this also came with a clear drawback: for many disciples, travel was extremely inconvenient.

Simply put, without reaching the Divine Wheel Realm, traveling to other peaks or Floating Islands was no easy task. Of course, the Huntian Sect had Wind-Riding Ships available for transport, though they were far less flexible compared to Artifact Flight.

Yang Tao, riding a sword beam, swiftly carried Chen Feng away from Juejian Peak, soaring toward the Wanwu Floating Island.

"Uncle Yang, am I currently qualified to challenge the Strongest Ranking of the Body Forging Realm?" Chen Feng asked casually. His interest in the Hidden Dragon Ranking had already waned.

At Chen Feng’s question, a strange expression seemed to flicker across Yang Tao’s face. "Young Master, those on the Strongest Ranking of the Body Forging Realm possess at least the peak of Body Forging Twelve Transformations," Yang Tao said after careful consideration.

Hearing this, Chen Feng’s expression changed drastically. At least the peak of Body Forging Twelve Transformations! That was utterly terrifying. The top-ranked disciple on the Hidden Dragon Ranking had only reached the Tenth Level of the Body Forging Realm, not even achieving nine temperings of Force. Though both rankings targeted the Body Forging Realm, the disparity in prestige was far too vast. Chen Feng couldn’t help but let out a bitter smile, temporarily abandoning the thought of challenging the Strongest Ranking. The gap in strength was simply too large—he would wait until he had sufficient power.

As the sword beam arrived at the Wanwu Floating Island, the Wanwu Pavilion came into view. Towering like a mountain, it exuded an ancient, majestic, and profoundly mysterious aura.

"Young Master, I’ll wait for you here," Yang Tao said as he landed on the vast plaza outside the Wanwu Pavilion.

"Thank you for your trouble, Uncle Yang," Chen Feng said with a cupped fist salute before turning and dashing toward the towering hall. After sprinting several kilometers, he finally arrived.

The gates of the Wanwu Pavilion stood a staggering 100 meters tall, immense and imposing, their deep and solemn aura making Chen Feng feel insignificant in comparison.

Stepping inside felt like the heavens and earth had shifted. Chen Feng found himself enveloped in darkness.

"Chen Feng, True Disciple of Juejian Peak, you are entitled to freely select any martial arts below the top-grade. To choose top-grade martial arts, Contribution Points will be required," a grand and majestic voice echoed from all directions.

Chen Feng wasn’t surprised. This was the Spirit of the Wanwu Pavilion, for like the Huntian Battle Tower, the Wanwu Pavilion was also a Sacred Weapon. What was a Sacred Weapon? It was a mighty existence surpassing spiritual artifacts.

"Display the high-grade sword techniques," Chen Feng declared firmly.

Instantly, countless points of light shimmered like stars, surrounding Chen Feng. As his gaze swept over them, he couldn’t help but gasp in astonishment.

Three thousand!

As expected of the Huntian Sect, with its nearly 30,000 years of heritage, it is truly astonishing. Three thousand high-grade sword techniques—what if we include the middle-grade and low-grade ones as well? Moreover, martial arts are not limited to just sword techniques; there are countless other types.

By carefully sensing, Chen Feng could discern that the auras emanating from each of the shimmering starlights were distinct.

"List out the top-grade sword techniques," Chen Feng thought for a moment before speaking again.

In response, over a hundred even more dazzling and intense starlights emerged, their auras far more profound and formidable.

"Truly astounding," Chen Feng marveled for the second time.

Compared to this, the graded martial arts at the Great Xia Huntian Dao Academy were merely low-grade at best.

Yet, Chen Feng soon found himself with a headache.

There were simply too many martial arts—so many that he didn’t know how to choose. This was, in a way, a fortunate dilemma.

Chen Feng pondered carefully.

If he had to make the selection himself, it would undoubtedly consume a great deal of time.

But right now, time was extremely precious.

A thought occurred to him.

"Keep only the high-grade and top-grade sword techniques suitable for me, and recommend other types of martial arts that fit me as well," Chen Feng proposed on a whim.

Would it even work?

A breath later, the surrounding starlights began to shift.

Many dimmed and vanished, leaving behind less than one percent of the original number.

Then, dozens more starlights appeared, some faint, others blazing as brilliantly as those of the top-grade sword techniques.

Though surprised, Chen Feng also felt a wave of relief.

Even though there were still over a hundred starlights surrounding him, it was far fewer than the previous thousands.

Now, he would have to make a selection from among them.

After all, even with his exceptional comprehension and the aid of the Divine Talisman Of Creation, which allowed him to grasp and cultivate martial arts with astonishing efficiency, it was impossible to master so many in a short time.

Alternatively, he could attempt it, but it would consume too much of his time.

Right now, he needed to ensure sufficient cultivation time to enhance his strength—first completing nine transformations of his Force, then raising his cultivation to at least the eleventh level of the Body Forging Realm. Only then could he guarantee his competitiveness in the Hidden Dragon Secret Realm.